Date: Thu, 1 Jul 2004 21:20:12 +0100 From: MeatballTurbo <carl.robsonnospamcing-czechs.com> Subject: Re: I Test drove a 9-2x
In article <1ra6e0l1jig86s1lvtkdvr3e0psdae5c9pnospamcom>, noaddressnospamere.com spouted forth into alt.autos.saab... > On Wed, 30 Jun 2004 10:51:48 +0100, MeatballTurbo > <carl.robsonnospamcing-czechs.com> wrote: > > >In article <mta4e0l47cnffeu18mgur9rfnfcqsbsnshnospamcom>, > >noaddressnospamere.com says... > >> On Tue, 29 Jun 2004 16:33:37 +0100, MeatballTurbo > >> <carl.robsonnospamcing-czechs.com> wrote: > lightly used Japanese cars for my wife. The > > >I agree that the Lexus (Lexii?) models especially the bigger ones tend > >to be a little overstuffed, was thinking more of the IS200/300 models > >that seem to be the flavour of the month as Altezzas in the US, which > >once out of fashion will become a lot cheaper. > > Could be a better choice. If you don't mind doing a little suspension > work, they might be good. > > >We don't actually get the Acura brand over here. Everything is a Honda, > >plain and simple. > > Interesting. Here they rebadge them and everyone gets all excited at > the "Acura" brand :-) The bottom of the line is OK over here > (Integra). They get heavily riced out and you can take the car to > whatever level you want - just a nice sporty ride or an NOS > based monster. Integras tend to be older 4/5 door models with rust creaping and popup headlights, or the later model Type R VTECs > >It was actually the generation 4 prelude I was looking at as a possible. > >Seems to be a pretty decent spec car with a VTEC engine as a model > >option, leather is rare but avialable on UK cars, and they seem to hold > >their prices well for a 10+years old car. > > Prelude stopped selling here a few years ago. Too bad, it was their > best model. They tend to be uncommon (probably why they pulled the > model). Stopped in the UK in 2001 too, but you are still looking at +£5K GBP for any of the 5th generation ones, and from £1800+ for a 4th gen like I'm thinking of, and £2500+ for a VTEC in the 92-96 4th generation period. there is a 6th generation car being launched in Japan, but it will be about 3-4 years before they become importable economically as used cars. > >Hadn't actually looked in much detail at the Accord other than a passing > >glance at the Accord Coupe Circa mid 90's. That and the Prelude haven't > >yet reached the rice brigade in too many numbers due to the fact that > >they hold their prices. > > THe Accord is very heavily riced out over here. It's a favorite. Kids can't touch it, even the older ones. insurance would cripple them when a 19 year old could pay over £2000 in basic cover insurance for a 5 year old Civic. > >I'm not looking for a big Saloon/Sedan, but was thinking of the Accord > >for those that want to replace say a 9000 or early 9-5, but yep, the > >Maxima would also be suited. > > It's comparable to the Accord in size but better done. The V6 has > plenty of power/torque and is best for those who want an auto tranny. > > >I'm looking for a smaller car, to replace the 900, something with some > >power, but small and lighter and also lighter on fuel than the 900 as > >prices are still silly in the UK, and will never really get much better. > > The Civic might be a good choice - good economy, plenty of go fast > parts, lots of fun as a "pocket rocket". The only ones I would consider would be the last couple of generations of VTEC Type R models, but they really hold their price. The LSi Coupe is OK looking but lacks any go without shoving stupid money into an admittedly very tunable engine. -- Carl Robson (The poster formerly known as Skodapilot) http://www.bouncing-czechs.com
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